Coach:
Bill Snyder
88-40-1, 11 years |
1999 Record: 11-1
Sep 11 |
Temple |
Won 40-0 |
Sep 18 |
Texas-El Paso |
Won 40-7 |
Sep 25 |
@Iowa State |
Won 35-28 |
Oct 02 |
@Texas |
Won 35-17 |
Oct 09 |
Kansas |
Won 50-9 |
Oct 16 |
Utah State |
Won 40-0 |
Oct 23 |
@Oklahoma State |
Won 44-21 |
Oct 30 |
Baylor |
Won 48-7 |
Nov 06 |
Colorado |
Won 20-14 |
Nov 13 |
@Nebraska |
Lost 15-41 |
Nov 20 |
Missouri |
Won 66-0 |
HOLIDAY BOWL
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Dec 29 |
Washington |
Won 24-20 |
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1999
Final Rankings
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AP-6,
BCS-6, Coaches-6
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2000 Outlook
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If Coach Snyder can find the starter
he is looking for at quarterback by September and if
running back Josh Scobey is as good as advertised, the
Cats could be primed for a title run, and not just the
Big 12. David Allen is flat out the best punt and kick-off
returner in all of college football. On the other side
of the ball, passing against the Cats might not be advised
with so many starters returning. The ability to stop
the run will test KSU in the conference. The stregth
of schedule should increase some with trips to College
Station and Boulder on the list. But the non-conference
opponents still leave alot of pollsters scratching their
head. Looks iminant that two unbeatens will face off
on November 11th as Nebraska invades Manhattan. One
loss regular seasons are common ground and somthing
to be proud of. Projected record: 12-1
Kansas
State 2000 Schedule
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KANSAS
STATE
*POWER RATINGS
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Offense
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Defense
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QB - 3 |
DL - 3.5 |
RB - 3.5 |
LB - 2 |
WR - 5 |
DB - 4 |
OL - 4.5 |
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KANSAS STATE WILDCATS
2000 PRESEASON PREVIEW
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material
provide by:
Doug Spencer
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2000
OFFENSE
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Strengths: The Wildcat
offense was a big play unit in 1999 with quick strike ability.
Wide receivers Aaron Lockett and Quincy Morgan are the heartbeat
of the big play passing attack that averaged nearly 20 yards
per completion. Lockett is a speed burner and Morgan excels
in yards after catch. Brandon Clark comes off of a foot injury
and could add another tall target if he stays healthy. The running
game looks to be shared by David Allen and JUCO transfer Josh
Scobey in 2000. David was very effective and the coaches are
very high on Scobey who was a JUCO All-American and he will
get a shot to win the job. If he does look for David Allen to
focus on third downs and kick returns. Allen already shares
the NCAA career record for punt returns for touchdowns with
7 and is primed to break the record for all time punt returner
yardage. QB Jonathon Beasley will be back and healthy after
an up and down 1999. The offensive line will be deep. Seven
players rotated last year and four are back in addition to several
players who have the talent and just need playing time. Tight
ends Shad Meier and Nick Warren are solid. |
Weaknesses: The weaknesses
of the offense are the unknown commodities in the backfield.
While they will have a solid line and great speed outside, the
play of the QB and RB will determine if K-State makes another
run at the Big 12 and national titles. Jonathon Beasley was
not consistent in his accuracy which sometimes left the defense
on the field alot. Ell Roberson III was rumored to have won
the job last year prior to an injury. Jonathon has the experience
edge, but Ell has the legs and arm that have drawn comparisons
to Michael Bishop. The battle may not be decided until September.
At running back, the burst of Frank Murphy and the sheer size
of Joe Hall, who is struggling with grades, will be missed |
OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART
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QB |
Jonathan
Beasley |
6-1 |
215 |
Sr. |
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Ell
Roberson |
6-0 |
190 |
Fr. |
RB |
David
Allen |
5-9 |
200 |
Sr. |
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Josh
Scobey |
6-0 |
205 |
Jr. |
FB |
Johnno
Lazetich |
6-1 |
240 |
Sr. |
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Nick
Hoheisel |
6-1 |
230 |
So. |
WR |
Quincy
Morgan |
6-2 |
215 |
Sr. |
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Martez
Wesley |
5-11 |
175 |
Sr. |
WR |
Aaron
Lockett |
5-7 |
160 |
Jr. |
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Brandon
Clark |
6-3 |
220 |
Jr. |
T |
Milford
Stephenson |
6-2 |
275 |
Sr. |
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Matt
Martin |
6-5 |
270 |
Jr. |
G |
Andy
Eby |
6-3 |
280 |
Jr. |
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Oshin
Honarchian |
6-5 |
290 |
Jr. |
C |
Randall
Cummins |
6-3 |
285 |
Sr. |
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Dan
Divilbiss |
6-1 |
270 |
Jr. |
G |
Steve
Washington |
6-4 |
315 |
So. |
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Grant
Reves |
6-6 |
295 |
Sr. |
T |
John
Robertson |
6-4 |
280 |
Jr. |
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Chris
Bailes |
6-6 |
280 |
So. |
TE |
Shad
Meier |
6-5 |
250 |
Sr. |
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Nick
Warren |
6-7 |
255 |
Jr. |
K |
Jamie
Rheem |
6-2 |
190 |
Sr. |
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Kirk
Johnson |
5-8 |
175 |
Sr. |
Returning
starters in bold. |
Key
Losses: Frank Murphy-RB, Damian McIntosh-OT, Ian Moses-OG
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2000
DEFENSE
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Strengths: Phil Bennett's
troops enter their second season under his command with a firm
grasp of his scheme, and tons of speed to make it work. The
front four will be stronger up the middle with both Fatafehi
and Holloman back on the inside and lots of depth at the end
positions. Monty Beisel and bull rush specialist Chris Johnson
will start. Ben Leber returns from '99 at the linebacker spot
and may play some outside and also in the middle to make room
for others. The secondary will be especially deep. Both corners,
Carter and Butler, return as does all conference performer Jarrod
Cooper at strong safety. Not only are they all back, so are
all their back-ups. In the special teams department hopes are
new punter Jared Brite can average anywhere near the 45 yards
he averaged in high school. |
Weaknesses: Who will make
the big plays? Who will make the key sack, force the fumble,
or pick off the pass? For four seasons the answer to those questions
were usually either Darren Howard, Mark Simoneau, or Lamar Chapman.
With those three off in the NFL, some of the young talent on
KSU's defense are going to have to step up and fill the leadership
and big play void they leave behind. Only one returning linebacker
will fill the chart in 2000 so spring will be very important
in determining a starting linebacking crew. |
DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART
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DE |
Monty
Beisel |
6-3 |
255 |
Sr. |
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Steve
Altobello |
6-4 |
255 |
Sr. |
DT |
Cliff
Holloman |
6-4 |
275 |
Sr. |
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DeVane
Robinson |
6-1 |
285 |
Jr. |
DT |
Mario
Fatafehi |
6-2 |
305 |
Sr. |
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Jerry
Togiai |
6-4 |
295 |
Jr. |
DE |
Chris
Johnson |
6-1 |
265 |
Sr. |
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Melvin
Williams |
6-4 |
255 |
So. |
OLB |
Turelle
Williams |
6-0 |
240 |
Sr. |
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Terry
Pierce |
6-3 |
250 |
Fr. |
MLB |
Ben
Leber |
6-3 |
250 |
Jr. |
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Andy
Klocke |
6-2 |
220 |
So. |
OLB |
Jason
Kazar |
6-0 |
220 |
Sr. |
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Josh
Buhl |
6-0 |
205 |
Fr. |
CB |
Jerametrius
Butler |
5-10 |
180 |
Jr. |
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DeRon
Tyler |
5-8 |
170 |
Jr. |
CB |
Dyshod
Carter |
5-10 |
185 |
Sr. |
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Terence
Newman |
5-11 |
170 |
So. |
SS |
Jarrod
Cooper |
6-1 |
210 |
Sr. |
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Milton
Proctor |
6-0 |
200 |
Jr. |
FS |
Jon
McGraw |
6-3 |
200 |
Jr. |
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Alan
Walker |
6-1 |
210 |
Fr. |
P |
Travis
Brown |
6-5 |
215 |
So. |
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Mike
Ronsick |
6-2 |
200 |
Jr. |
Returning
starters in bold. |
Key
Losses: Darren Howard-DE, Mark Simoneau-LB, Travis Litton-LB,
Lamar Chapman-DB
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